Boston vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boston Rank #628

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Philip mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Boston and Philip boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.